35 suspected Somali pirates captured from hijacked vessel, MV Ruen, to be prosecuted in India.

Four vessels from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen fired upon container ship. US Navy sunk 3 of 4 boats "in self-defence".

The US President signs Executive Order to continue the national emergency declared in respect to Somalia, in April 2010, for another year.

As authorities take vigorous actions to combat piracy & armed robbery at sea, which has resulted in the lowest incidents, 132, since 1994, the inherent risk remains. Caution is urged.

Suspected pirate wounded during shootout with Danish warship, Esbern Snare, off Nigeria, transferred to hospital in Ghana for possible amputation

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted a 3-month mandate to fighting piracy of the coast of Somalia calling upon the Somali authorities to interdict by patrolling its waters.

Japanese frigate JPS Yugiri of Combined Task Force 151 of CMF, with Omani Maritime Security Centre participated in joint exercises off Djibouti with EUNAVFOR.

ReCAAP ISC reports several armed robbery incidents against ships but no piracy incident. Concerns remain at the continued incidents against ships in the Singapore Strait & Manila Harbour Anchorage.